Honduras, Updated Edition

Located in Central America between Guatemala and Nicaragua, Honduras is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, with one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. The country gained its… (See Below for Full Description)

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Located in Central America between Guatemala and Nicaragua, Honduras is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, with one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. The country gained its independence from Spain in 1821 and has experienced many political upheavals in leadership. The majority of the country is mountainous, and its climate is subtropical. In 1998, Hurricane Mitch devastated the country, killing more than 5,600 people, leaving tens of thousands missing or homeless, and causing billions of dollars' worth of damage. Honduras is an accessible, highly illustrated resource that explores the people, culture, history, geography, environment, economy, and government of this struggling nation.

Additional Info

ISBN-13

978-1-61753-046-3

ISBN-10

1617530468

eBook ISBN

978-1-4381-3959-3

Bundle Options

Individual

Language

English

Publisher

Infobase Learning

From the Series

Modern World Nations

Author

Roger E. Dendinger; Series Editor: Charles F. Gritzner

Publication Date

11/1/2011

Book's Binding

Hardcover

Imprint

Chelsea House

Specifications

Full-color photographs and maps. Facts at a glance. History at a glance. Bibliography. Further reading. Index.